Need Help? We are Here for YOU!
Even though the Senior Center is currently closed to the public, we are still offering limited services. If you need any assistance or have a question, please do not hesitate to call us. (860) 889-5960
Grocery Shopping – One of our Senior Center drivers will shop for you and deliver your groceries to your house. Call the Senior Center with your grocery order then sit back and relax while we shop for you. Payment can be made in various ways. Call for information.
Transportation to Doctor Appointments – Call the Senior Center to arraign transportation to a needed doctor appointment. We just ask that you call your doctor to double check they are currently open and to check if your doctor recommends rescheduling a routine or non-emergency appointment.
Outreach Administrator – Carolyn is currently working from home but is still available for help with State Benefit renewals, health insurance and prescription drug plans, Renters Rebate, housing, Medicare plus other needs. Please leave a message on her voicemail and she will call you back.
Program Administrator – Hilary is currently working from home but is still available to answer questions about cancelled programs or trips, general Senior Center and Newsletter questions, and information about current online classes offered by our instructors or help with other online classes. Please leave a message on her voicemail or email hsandberg@cityofnorwich.org.
Renter’s Rebate Program
A program for low income elderly (65+) or disabled individuals who have rented in CT in 2019 and have not applied for the homeowners Circuit Breaker Program. Program open through October 1, 2020.
Income Limits:
Single: $37,000 yearly or less
Couple: $45,100 yearly or less
Please call starting on May 4th
Norwich residents, 55 and older please call the Rose City Senior Center at (860) 889-5960.
Ask for Carolyn’s voicemail and leave a message. Carolyn will call you back.
If you are under 55 and a Norwich resident, call Norwich Human Services at (860) 823-3778.
► If you reside in Senior Housing, please call your
Resident Services Coordinator at your housing complex for information.
AARP Income Tax Assistance
If you wish to have your taxes done, please call the Senior Center or stop by the reception desk to schedule an appointment. Appointments available mornings and early afternoons on Tuesdays or Thursdays, in March and early April.
This is a free-of-charge service with an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteer.
(860) 889-5960. Do not wait, appointments book up quickly!
Wed. April 29th- Cremation Seminar
Time: 10:30am
Maybe you are wondering how cremation works? If so, you are not alone. Many people are unfamiliar with the cremation process but would like to consider this alternative to a traditional burial.
A representative from Dignity Memorial will explain the cremation process, including the care for and preparation of the body (which varies depending on religious requirements and type of service chosen), planning a unique funeral or memorial service that reflects the individual, choosing a burial option, varying cremation costs and cremation memorial options including urns and keepsake jewelry.
Informational Seminar by Church & Allen and Labenski Funeral Homes & Dignity Memorial
Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.
Free Hearing Screening & Hearing Aid Cleaning- 3rd Thursday of every month
Bob Sawyer is a State Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist and is Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences by the International Hearing Society. He gives free hearing screenings, hearing aid information, hearing aid cleaning and maintenance on the 3rd Thursday of every month.
Please call Hilary at the Rose City Senior Center for an appointment (860) 889-5960.